CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE APPROVES 2005 SLATE . . . In accordance with the Bylaws, the Credentials Committee has reviewed the list of candidates for the 2005 Board of Directors and has endorsed the following candidates for the offices indicated:

Ballots with complete candidate information will be mailed out in August. The Annual Installation Reception will be held on September 9th at Mt. Airy Mansion in Upper Marlboro.

WOMEN'S COUNCIL AND DSC TO HOLD ANNUAL CRAB FEAST . . . The Prince George's County Chapter of the Women's Council and the Distinguished Sales Club will hold its Annual Crab Feast on Friday, August 6th, 2004, at the Elks Club in Temple Hills from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This event is always well attended and enjoyed by all. For tickets call: Judy Blowe at 301-805-2333, Linda Simpson at 301-681-0400, Karen Thomas at 301-262-6900 or Stu Stern at 301-262-6800.

SPECIAL REQUEST . . . REALTOR Jo Tyler of Century 21 New Millennium was hospitalized recently and has received over 200 units of plasma to date. We are happy to report that she is now at home, but needs to replace the blood she has received. If you are able to do so and would like to help Jo replace the blood that she has used, you may do so at the Washington Hospital Center. Blood donations are accepted at the Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. In order to donate you must: Bring a picture ID, have eaten a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner will do), have taken in plenty of fluids and bring a list of your medications. They will validate parking. If you donate blood, be sure to tell them that you are donating for Josephine Tyler. Thank you for your help.

PRINCE GEORGE'S REALTORS® TO PARTNER WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY . . . PGCAR is moving forward with plans to partner with the Maryland Association of REALTORS® and Habitat for Humanity to build a house in Riverdale which will give a family a chance to realize the American Dream of homeownership. PGCAR will be responsible for raising the necessary funds and providing the manpower to build this home. This is a first for our Association and we know that we can count on our members to participate with us in this very worthwhile and exciting project. We are asking all members to write a check to the Partnership for Housing Foundation. No amount is too large or too small. All checks should be mailed to the Association office at 8400 Corporate Drive, Suite 225, Landover, MD 20785. If you would rather use your credit card, please contact Joan at the Association office. Thank you in advance for your generous support. Watch for more information.

REMINDER OF ETHICS TRAINING REQUIREMENT . . . The countdown is on. NAR's quadrennial ethics requirement gives every member until December 31, 2004, to take an approved Code of Ethics course. Failure to satisfy this requirement shall be considered a violation of a membership duty for which REALTOR® membership shall be suspended until such time as the training is completed. NAR offers two online ethics courses at REALTOR.org that fulfill these obligations: one for new members and one for existing members. Questions can be directed to: Member Policy Dept. (NOTE: Classes are also being offered by PGCAR on a regular basis.)

AUGUST CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES . . . There is still space available in the following classes:

Registration fee for REALTORS® is $25 for 3 hours of credit. A $15 late fee is charged if reservations are made less than 3 days prior to any class. NO WALK-INS. For more information call the Association office at 301-306-7900 or visit our website at www.pgcar.com.